In Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2025 Match 12 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, Nagpur Heroz (NAH) defeated Bharat Rangers (BHR) by 4 wickets. BHR won the toss and decided to bat first, scoring a good total. But NAH kept their nerves in a heart-stopping chase to win the match with four balls remaining, an indication of a closely contested encounter between the two teams.

Bharat Rangers (BHR) Innings

Bharat Rangers scored a total of 166/5 in 20 overs. Danish Malewar anchored the innings with a measured 67 off 54 balls, acting as a stabilizer. Shree Choudhary and he were well-supported by Shree Choudhary, who played a smooth 44 off 36, while Varun Bisht played a late cameo of 25 off a mere 11 balls to give pace. After a good beginning, NAH's bowling attack made its presence felt at the right moments, spearheaded by Yash Thakur, the pick with 4/32 in 4 overs. Arjun Ingle (1/35) and skipper Mandar Kiran Mahale also chipped in with the ball to keep the runs in check. 

Nagpur Heroz (NAH) Innings

Nagpur Heroz pursued the target of 169/6 in 19.2 overs. Parth Rekhade was the driving force behind the batting with his scintillating 61 off 30 balls and gave the innings an early thumbs-up. Aman Mokhade (37 off 33) and Siddhesh Wath (27 off 15) also provided support to the middle order. Though there were a couple of hiccups in the run chase, their intent and composure were clear. Bharat Rangers' bowling assault attempted to keep them at bay, Shantanu Chikhale getting 3/33, though Atharva Taide and Shubham Kapse added a single wicket each. NAH's powerhouse batting lineup, however, saw them reach the finish, and in a thrilling conclusion, they won by 4 wickets.

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Bharat Rangers vs Nagpur Heroz: Match Scorecard

Bharat Rangers – 166/5 (20 Overs)

Nagpur Heroz – 169/6 (19.2 Overs)

Bharat Rangers (BHR) will face Nagpur Heroz (NAH) in Match 12 of the Vidarbha Pro League (VPL) 2025 at 02:45 PM IST on June 11. A win for either team will provide a much-needed boost to keep their tournament hopes alive. The pitch is slow at VCA Stadium, along with long, straight boundaries, which can create challenges for scoring while maintaining the bowlers in the contest.

Match Details

• Date: June 11, 2025
• Time: 02:45 PM IST
  
• Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
  
• Win% Batting First: 33%
  
• Win% Bowling First: 67%
  

Weather Report

The conditions in Nagpur will be hot and mildly humid, with a 41.1°C temperature anticipated in the evening encounter. Rain chances have increased slightly to 25%, but showers are still unlikely. With the humidity at 22%, endurance will be tested, but the conditions shouldn't affect play.

• Temperature: 41.1 degrees celsius
  
• Rain: 40%—light chance of Rain
  
• Humidity: 22%—moderate discomfort possible
  
• Winds: light breeze (~10-12 km/h) has no effect on play
  

Pitch Report

The pitch at VCA is still presenting the batters with difficulties in a two-paced bounce. Paces early in their innings have been aided with some seam movement, while later on in their innings, spinners have had some influence. Teams have struggled to score quick boundaries; long dimensions make it hard. Captains may want to bat first. Target 120-130 to be competitive.

• Nature of Surface: Two-paced; seam early, spin later
  
• Key Bowling Types: Seamers (early), Spinners (middle/death)
• Boundary Dimensions: Large; six-hitting not easy
  
• Captain's Likely Decision: Bat first
  
• Average First Innings Score: 126
  

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Venue Records—VCA Stadium, VPL 2025

• Highest Team Total: 203/3 – Bharat Rangers vs Orange Tigers
  
• Lowest Team Total: 77/8 – Nagpur Hornets vs Pagariya Strikers Nagpur
  
• Trend: Bowlers dominate; chasing has slight advantage